Dill Pickle Chicken Salad (Printable Version)

Light chicken blend with dill pickles and creamy dressing, served in crisp lettuce cups for a fresh meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (approx. 2 medium breasts)

→ Salad

02 - 1 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
03 - 1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
04 - 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
07 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (optional, can substitute with additional mayonnaise)
08 - 1 tablespoon pickle juice
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - Salt, to taste

→ To Serve

13 - 8 large butter lettuce leaves (or romaine hearts)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large bowl, mix together the cooked chicken, chopped dill pickles, red onion, celery, and fresh dill until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth and uniform.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture, then toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients. Adjust seasoning to taste.
04 - Arrange the butter lettuce leaves evenly on a serving platter. Spoon the dressed chicken salad into each leaf to form individual cups.
05 - Serve the lettuce cups immediately, or cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to enhance flavor before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The pickle juice in the dressing creates an addictive tang that keeps you coming back for another bite
  • Everything comes together in minutes using leftover cooked chicken or a store bought rotisserie bird
  • Butter lettuce cups make it feel fancy while keeping things light and gluten free
02 -
  • Letting the salad chill for an hour lets the flavors meld together, but assemble the lettuce cups right before eating
  • Butter lettuce can be delicate, so handle the leaves gently and fill them just before serving to prevent wilting
03 -
  • Pat your cooked chicken dry with paper towels before dicing so the dressing does not become watery
  • Use the sharpest knife you have for the onion and celery to create clean cuts that release more flavor
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